EDITORIAL: A chorus of agreement at the end of the Tokyo Olympics was that mental health pressures on elite athletes had been compellingly laid bare. We know that the organisation’s chief executive Jacques Landry, and Sport NZ chief executive Raelene Castle, say Podmore had been reaching out for support, and had been receiving it. RYAN ANDERSON/STUFF Sport NZ chief executive Raelene Castle and Cycling NZ chief executive Jacques Landry comment on the death of Olivia Podmore. Yet High Performance Sport NZ has previously attested to a commitment to place greater focus on investing in environments that empower individuals to speak up. New Zealand sport does not lack for evidence that a more nurturing approach doesn’t hinder success.

Source: Stuff August 11, 2021 16:52 UTC